Welder

Welder

This is a full-time position, located in Chesapeake, VA. Selected candidate will be required to travel to local shipyards and military bases and work performed on board the ship. When assigned to travel, Per Diem provided based on location. Travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company.

Candidate must be able to demonstrate welding ability on needed processes through qualification testing and pass with a satisfactory grade from our Quality Assurance Team within the first four weeks from start date for continued employment.

Perform maintenance and repairs to maintain and restore various high and low pressure Piping systems, install pipe hangers, and accomplish various installations of structural foundations in support of the ESU contract onboard the ship. Assist in the maintenance, repair, fabricate, and replace various structural components for installed equipment. Apply welding processes including preheating, brazing, bead welding, tack welding, and flame cutting. Provide adequate understanding of the duties of a fire watch and fire extinguishing equipment during welding operations; comply with NAVSEA and OSHA hot work standards. Complete all work in accordance with OEM specifications, NAVSEA Standard Items, and applicable safety requirements.

High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of experience in welding and metal fabrication in marine or industrial environments on multiple metal types. Prefer technical/professional certifications. Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and base access. Must have proficiency in multiple welding positions and processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW) and fabrication of structural and piping systems. Must have the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and OEM specifications. Must have the ability to work in Naval Bases / shipyard environments and comply with OSHA, NAVSEA, and program safety requirements. Must have the ability to conduct torch cutting, hammer forging, grinding, sawing, and fitting of metal parts structural and piping systems as required. Must support machinist tasks such as torch heating, flame cutting, and grinding of metal components. Must be able to wear a respirator. Must have basic mechanic knowledge and ability to operate various tools to support additional tasking using tools such as, socket wrenches, standard wrenches, Allen wrenches. Must be proficient in both SMAW and GTAW welding for various materials including Carbon steel, HY/HSLA, Stainless, copper nickel and Monel. Must be able to pass a structural X-Ray Test for SMAW (All-Positions). Must be able to pass a Macro-Etch for thin wall pipe (CUNI, Stainless and Carbon Steel).

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.